Find someone to share your plate of sandwiches with

When I was learning to play golf, I would often shuttle between practicing my swing and hits at the range and playing a proper game on the course.

- Jasveen Sekhon Ahluwalia

When I was learning to play golf, I would often shuttle between practicing my swing and hits at the range and playing a proper game on the course. A game on the course is a beautiful feel. I'm transported into a different space: The lush expanse covering the undulated terrain, interspersed with sand bunkers and finely cut greens, with giant trees playing home to an array of birds and squirrels.

Being new to the sport, I team up with any group that has a vacant spot and is willing to accommodate a slower player. During the course of play, we stop for refreshments every quarter hour or so. I normally order a soft drink and a serving of chicken sandwiches. During these breaks, I miss having someone to chat with, in an easy exchange of words and to share my plate of sandwiches with. After 15 minutes, we resume the game and I often leave a quarter of the snack and head off to the next tee-off.